National Republican., 1887-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
ALBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The Conried English Opera Company pre-.
sented last evening 1.-THE Gypsy Baron," the
music Of which was composed by Johann
Strauss, so justly celebrated for his waltzes.
As may be judged from the title this opera Is
eminently romantic. with scenes in Austria
and Hungary, and episodes of love and war
which are developed rapidly to the strains OF
who throng upon the Stage stage, Miss Laura
the part Of Sam. gypsy girl, has really capi.
talent. Miss Helene Won Doenhof as
Gash Gseha es Work od gypsy Sp and %Gmap Goes his
well. Mr. Harry De Lorrne, as Barinkay, the
exile. trolls out his tenor notes with skill and
tenderness, and Mr.. Fred Urban, as Count
Homouay, renders good account of himself
In the recruiting song
The scenery about gypsy encampment.
all magnificent. The support is good. and
several musical passages. In each act were
loudly itHld applsnded; The gypsy chorus IN the
and lovers OF good music will find much to
please them all through this opera, which is
so beautifully put upon the stage.
NEW NATIONAL THEArER.
A large and thoroughly amused audience
assembled last night to greet Mr.. and Mrs w.
]. Florence In the time honOred mighty Dol
lar" Those who have diligently followed the
career of Jedge Waxem saw him In the flesh
last evening with additional interest, and
laughed from start to finish of the four acts
at every second sentence of the great patriot
and philosopher. Mrs Florence, as Mrs. Gen.
GilAOry, is more continuously malaproprian
than sheridans lady. and her constant drop.
ping into 'the beautiful French language"
with descriptions OF European hauIts was re
ceived with wild enthusiasm. All the parts
were we'll sustained, and the entertainment
altogether is as nearly perfect American fun
asdramatic ingenuity could devise. onignt,
"Dombey and Son"
KERNAN's WASHINGTON THEATER.
Both last afternoon and night witnessed full
audiences at kernan's, and cordial greeting
Of HAllen " Harts First Prize Ideals. The
company has not been surpassed by any visit
ing Washington, and In some particulars not
equnllcd. These are the "vocal Comlcalities"
Of George ReauGhamp, the silver bar feats of
Ella Wesner. "lhe captain" Our consuitation
of the stars declares this 10 be fortunate week
for Kernan's.
HARRIs's BIJou TaRATER.
"NIugg's Landing was crowded last night
Those who arrived came to stay, and were IN
hieh gleeal the lime. The Bjon never held u
happier audience. ''Llttle Mugs" Miss
Frances Bishop. was. OF course the principal
attraction. She Is Just "too sweet Her
singing is the soul of harmony, her dancing
| the slirit of grace she is simple. natural,
charming In everything, The encores she re-
ceiyed would scarcely allow the play 70 g3 on:
| Yet Little Mugs was not the only delight OF
| the occasion. Asa Beck, the eager land agent,
Alfred Mcdowell, acted 10 the life his variable
and difficult part, creating immense amuse-
ment. soler Johnson, Robert i Scott, was no
less true no less laughable. The rough but
| genial old postmaster, Skinner Mugs, Tony X.
Eddinger, "'who loves his little gal, but won't
| let her send her letters through the mail with
beer stamp" was pleasant to see and heart
warming 70 near. In fact the entire drama
went of deliciously, as enthusiastic applause
testified.